HC Deb 01 December 1937 vol 329 c2057
35. Mr. T. Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Crown Colonies possess native universities and secondary schools; and what percentage of the native inhabitants of the Crown Colonies were literate in 1917 and 1937, respectively?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

There are universities open to all in Malta and Hong Kong, and a medical college of university standard, similarly open to all, in Singapore. Secondary schools open to non-Europeans exist in all dependencies with non-European communities, with very few exceptions. I will see whether the information asked for in the last part of the question is obtainable.

Mr. Smith

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the progress that has been made?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

We should always like to see more.

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